Bangkok vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Porto

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 237,559
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Romanian Thai Portuguese
Level of English Low Very high Low High Low Very High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January - March, December April - October November - April May - September
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1097 $1351 $974 $1759
Rent $616 $939 $480 $615 $274 $717
Groceries $191 $188 $82 $114 $169 $148
Dining out $168 $271 $174 $165 $108 $280
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $38 $45 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $77 $133 $95 $96
Mobile internet $23 $23 $11 $7 $11 $21
Public transportation $32 $88 $23 $21 $60 $95
Taxis $19 $58 $28 $9 $20 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $17 $25 $10 $10
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $22 $29 $8 $45
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $29 $8 $24
Nightlife $50 $63 $46 $45 $62 $66
Gym $96 $66 $15 $30 $41 $56
Yoga $98 $99 $57 $59 $55 $82
Massage $11 $56 $37 $31 $10 $48
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow